When is LA County sending out summer P-EBT for 8-year-olds in 2025?

Thank you!!! We're 'M' so I guess we'll get it second week. Did they say if the amount is the same as last year or if they increased it at all?

If you're trying to reach the LA County DPSS about P-EBT specifically, make sure you're calling the right number. The regular CalFresh number can't help with P-EBT questions since it's administered separately through CDE. The P-EBT helpline is 877-328-9677 but it's almost always jammed. I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) last month to get through after trying for days. They called and waited on hold for me then connected when a real person answered. Saved me hours of frustration! They have a demo video here: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8

omg THANK U!! im going to try that because i wasted like 4 hours last week just getting disconnected over and over

Thank you for the detailed info! That $195 will really help with summer groceries. Do you know if they're mailing new cards to everyone or reloading existing P-EBT cards from previous years?

For children who received P-EBT before, the benefits will be loaded onto the same card if you still have it. If you lost your card, you can request a replacement by calling the EBT Customer Service at 877-328-9677. New recipients will get new cards in the mail. Always keep your P-EBT cards even after they're empty, as they can be reloaded for future benefits.

This is a common misunderstanding. While most children in CalFresh households qualify for P-EBT, there are some situations where they might not. For example, if your child's school doesn't participate in the National School Lunch Program, or if your child was enrolled in a district that provided free summer meals to all students in your area last year. For Summer 2025, make sure your school has your child correctly coded as eligible for free/reduced meals. You can check with your school's front office to confirm this status.

Thanks for letting us know! I'll keep an eye out for it. Did it come with any instructions or just the card?

It came with a one-page letter explaining the benefit and card activation instructions. You have to call to set the PIN using the child's date of birth. And yes, it looks different from regular CalFresh EBT cards - it's white with a colorful P-EBT logo.

That's partially accurate. Children who attended schools with summer programming specifically for students with disabilities might qualify for additional P-EBT days, which would increase the total benefit amount. However, simply having an IEP doesn't automatically qualify for a higher amount - it depends on the specific summer programs offered by your child's school. Contact your school district's nutrition services department for confirmation of your child's specific benefit amount.

still nothing for us ughhh 😤 checking mail everyday

congrats!! hope mine comes soon